Riihimäki campus
Diverse engineering skills, robotics and transport – you’ll find it all at the Riihimäki campus.
The campus offers both Finnish and English-language engineering courses, which will produce the multiskilled professionals of the future. The campus is also a home base for many of HAMK’s research activities. There are around 1600 students and 50 staff members.
The campus is an excellent setting for both theoretical and practical study and research, with a wide range of facilities from a mechanical engineering workshop to an auditorium and from a video studio to computer classes. For example, the 3D printers and robots used in the courses provide excellent support for practical learning.
In addition to HAMK, the campus is home to Business Park Riihimäki, the Finnish Environmental School Sykli and the City of Riihimäki’s Robotics Campus. Did you know that Riihimäki is the robotics capital of Finland?
The campus also works in close cooperation with the neighbouring secondary schools Hyria Education and Riihimäki High School. The schools have signed a cooperation agreement for the Riihimäki campus area, which aims to further develop the services for Riihimäki students. In practice, the cooperation means joint studies, projects and services, such as a shared gym at Hyria’s premises.
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Kaartokatu 2, 11100 Riihimäki
The Riihimäki campus is located about 1,5 km from Riihimäki city centre and Riihimäki railway station. You can walk to the campus in about 20 minutes from the railway station. You can also arrive by bus, bike or your own car.
By bus
The bus stop closest to the Riihimäki campus is Koivistonmäki P/E. Check the Matkahuolto route guide for bus lines and time tables.
By car
Parking areas on campus are marked on the campus map with P signs. The parking area along Kaartokatu is closest to the main entrance to the campus.
From the Helsinki-Vantaa airport
The bus connection from Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport to Riihimäki is the easiest way to get to Riihimäki. Express buses to Riihimäki depart right outside Terminals 1 and 2. The ticket can be purchased from the bus driver. Please note that you may have to change buses in Keimolanportti Service Station, about 10 minutes drive from the airport. It is best to consult the driver about the possible change.
Some of the long-distance buses may leave you at the bus stop outside the town. It is best to consult the driver about ordering a taxi for the last four kilometers.
For more information about the bus schedules and other information, please visit Matkahuolto website.
There is a also train connection from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Riihimäki, with a change in Tikkurila train station. The train station entrance is located at the airport, in between terminals 1 and 2. The journey to Riihimäki takes about an hour (depending of the changing time in Tikkurila). Please check the timetables from VR, Finnish railways. You need to buy train tickets beforehand, as those at not sold in the trains.
Our campus doors are generally open on weekdays between 7.30am and 2pm.
HAMK students can get a key card, which can be used to move around the campus even when the doors are locked.
Services
In Riihimäki, student housing is provided by the Hämeenlinnan Seudun Opiskelija-asuntosäätiö (HOPS).
On the Riihimäki campus, students, staff and visitors are served by campus restaurant Robotti. The campus restaurant serves a tasty and affordable lunch on weekdays. You can find the restaurant’s opening hours and a weekly changing menu on the Robotti website.
The restaurant has also a café where you can buy coffee, tea, other refreshments and snacks.
All enrolled university students pursuing a degree who are registered for attendance receive primary health care services through the FSHS.
Check out Riihimäki library services!
Unfortunately, the Riihimäki campus does not have a separate sports facility, but alternative sports facilities have been arranged for students and staff in the vicinity of the campus. For more information on discounted prices and exercise classes, please visit the HAMK Moves website.
Student Union of Häme University of Applied Sciences – HAMKO represents HAMK students and promotes their interests at all our campuses.
In addition to HAMKO, Riihimäki Engingeering Students RINO ry organizes student activities at Riihimäki.
Tips for leisure in the local area
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